The exhibition “Chud Thai: Dressing the Nation in Heritage” is being held at the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles in the Grand Palace in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother for Her Majesty’s lifelong dedication to the preservation and promotion of traditional Thai costumes. 

The exhibition also aims to publicize greater knowledge about the history of royal-inspired Thai costumes, referred to as “Chud Thai Phra Ratchaniyom” to the public and visitors, as well as promoting the public's awareness and appreciation of Thai cultural heritage, and inspiring the continuation and safeguarding of this treasured aspect of the Thai culture for generations to come. It was officially opened on 15 August 2025, with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presiding over the opening ceremony.

The Queen Mother played an important role in developing Chud Thai in 1960, when she began to establish national costumes for Thai ladies. With the development, eight styles of Thai costumes for ladies came into being for use on various occasions. Chud Thai demonstrates fine craftsmanship, beautiful designs, and distinctive weaving techniques.

Thailand has nominated “Chud Thai: The Knowledge, Craftsmanship and Practices of the Thai National Costume,” to be inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, scheduled for consideration in 2026.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 18 November 2025 led a group of 56 spouses of Heads of Missions and spouses of officials at the ministry on a visit to the exhibition at the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles.

According to the ministry, the visit offered the delegation an opportunity to appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship of royal textiles and traditional Thai fabrics and to deepen their understanding of the history and cultural significance of Thai attire. It also served to promote and showcase royal-inspired Thai costumes to both Thai and international audiences, while honoring Her Majesty the Queen Mother for Her Majesty’s dedication to preserving and promoting Thai textiles and traditional dress. 

The program further underscored the commitment of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya to sustaining, conserving, and advancing these royal initiatives, particularly in safeguarding Thailand’s cultural heritage. Her Royal Highness serves as Chairperson of the Advisory Board of the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles.

The Chud Thai: Dressing the Nation in Heritage exhibition is now open to the public daily from 16 August 2025 until April 2028, between 09.00 hr and 16.30 hr.